It’s not a secret that as it gets darker earlier and colder, our moods change.
Season Affective Disorder is a reality for many of us.
And this is certainly not a cure, but it could help. A new study from San Diego State University says that warm drinks may boost your mental and physical well-being through the colder months.
Researchers found that people who regularly sipped on hot beverages — think tea, coffee or hot chocolate had fewer issues with depression and insomnia in the winter. Even a bowl of hot soup delivered the same comforting benefits.
The study suggests that warm foods and drinks may help regulate your mood and digestion.
Your body burns extra energy trying to warm up cold food and drinks once they hit your stomach, so giving it a head start with something warm means less stress on your system and potentially fewer tummy troubles! For many of us a warm drink is part of our daily routine and may have been helping our mental health this whole time without us even knowing! Anyone want to meet for a coffee mid-December!?
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